“The Monkey King,” written by Jonathan & Kimbirdlee Fadner, is a theatrical retelling of an ancient Chinese legend infused with a clever storyline and heart-pumping music. The Monkey King legend, from the epic Ming Dynasty novel "Journey to the West," has entertained for centuries with a cast of mythical creatures that can transform and transcend earthly realms and triumph amidst epic battles and quests. But can you imagine what happens when the King is born and he is… a woman!? The Fadners light up this tale with a shocking modern twist that will inspire you, your children, your neighbors and friends to take a fresh look at the world and be inspired toward positive change....

This year out of about 85 people who signed up in advance with appointments, 56 potential donors actually presented themselves to donate. Out of the 56 presenting donors there were 21 deferrals (those unable to donate that day). Out of those, 34 whole blood pints were collected along with 1 (=2 pints) double red donation, bringing the total blood donations to 36 pints. Over 110 lives were positively affected with our blood drive collection!

The RISA Board of Directors wants to extend it's thanks to all those RISA and RIRA members who volunteered to sign-up donors at the four Saturday's of "tabling" on the Good Shepherd Plaza prior to the actual drive, and, as well, to those in our community who signed up to be donors on June 16. We also want to thank RIOC for providing the table and chairs we needed as well as the tent coverage to help give our volunteers some shade from the sun beating down on the plaza.

RISA, along with the New York Blood Center, also wants to offer our sincerest thanks to all who donated and the 21 who attempted to donate. To the latter, don't be discouraged! Go to the NYBC in Manhattan when you're able and try again!

Your feedback is extremely important to the NYBC, so if you are able to do so, please visit bit.ly/surveynyhvct to take their on-line survey.

Very sincerely,

The Board of Directors of The Roosevelt Island Senior Association

Here's just one example how donating blood can save a life.

Good job by RISA and all the Roosevelt Island blood drive volunteers and donors.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

A lot of people doubted that the busiest city in this country would be the right place for bike sharing, but New Yorkers voted with their feet! As of today, we now have bike sharing in all five boroughs with dockless bikes #inTheBronx. pic.twitter.com/0EWTatxSVr

One of the dockless bike companies that was set to start operating in the city has already dropped out of the program.

China-based Ofo, which was supposed to provide 200 dockless bikes in the Bronx later this month, abruptly announced Thursday that the company will be scaling back international operations and not coming to New York City....

We are sad to inform Roosevelt Island residents and employees of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation that longtime employee Juan “Tony” Martinez, died this past Saturday night, July 28, in a drowning incident at a beach near Shirley, Long Island, N.Y.

Martinez, a resident of Manorville, L.I., was 53-years-old and a RIOC employee since May 16, 2000. He was the father of five children.

He was a highly-regarded employee and friend to many of his co-workers.

“This is a very sad day,” said RIOC Community Affairs Director Erica Spencer-EL who worked with Martinez on numerous projects and special events including the recent Fourth of July extravaganza, Roosevelt Island Day

Image of Mr Martinez and RIOC Staff at 2018 Roosevelt Island Day

and the recent Good Shepherd Plaza plinth unveiling.

“He was definitely an enthusiastic team player,” she said. “He loved music, playing the drums, softball, baseball; he really enjoyed living life.”

Sean Singh, another RIOC employee, said Martinez’s personality was infectious. “He was always very easy-going, I never found him in a bad mood,” Singh said. “He was one of those guys who always would come up and say hello.”

Additional information about Martinez’s funeral services have yet to be announced.

If you would like to send a card or condolence messages to Martinez’s family, please send to Family of Juan “Tony” Martinez c/o RIOC, 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island; New York, 10044; or via email to info@rioc.ny.gov; SUBJECT LINE: Martinez Family.

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